NONE · AEROSPATIALE SA315B · 2012-10-19 · Helena, OK, USA
Event
NTSB number
CEN13CA027
Event ID
20121024X92730
Type
Accident
Date
2012-10-19
Location
Helena, OK, USA
Coordinates
36.54639, -98.270553
Injuries
Highest injury
NONE
Fatal
0
Serious
0
Minor
0
Uninjured
1
Total aboard
1
Aircraft
Make
AEROSPATIALE
Model
SA315B
Registration
N57948
FAR Part
133
Engines
1
Damage
SUBS
Conditions
Light
DAYL
Weather
VMC
Probable cause
The pilot's failure to properly secure the cyclic and to stop the main rotor system before exiting the helicopter, which resulted in the main rotor blades striking the tail rotor driveshaft.